Topic: Swans 'n' stuff (Read 7391 times)

Slobodan Blagojevic · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2014, 08:59:21 pm »

Indeed... I love the geometry and even the cyan cast in the roofs and sides. Perhaps applying extra local exposure/shadows to each of the seven. to make them stand out a bit more?

luxborealis · « **Reply #21 on:** May 09, 2014, 09:53:22 pm »

I'm a bit late to the party, but better late than never. I've been enjoying some work I did with various egret species in south Florida recently, for the same reasons as have been mentioned - beautiful in monochrome! Here is one of my favourites...

Slobodan Blagojevic · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2014, 01:28:21 am »

Wonderful image, Terry, indeed! Everything a classical B&W should be: great tonal range, warm tone, delicate highlights, rich midtones and deep shadows. And square composition as a bonus. Bravo!

Chairman Bill · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2014, 04:09:17 am »

I love the egret; superb composition

wolfnowl · « **Reply #24 on:** May 15, 2014, 02:17:54 am »

From 2010, but one of my favourite Great Blue Heron images.

Mike.

Chairman Bill · « **Reply #25 on:** May 15, 2014, 12:02:16 pm »

Nice one. The water-weed makes it look like an oil painting

Jeremy Roussak · « **Reply #26 on:** May 15, 2014, 02:18:02 pm »

Quote from: Chairman Bill on May 15, 2014, 12:02:16 pm

Nice one. The water-weed makes it look like an oil painting

+1. Gorgeous background effect.

Jeremy

Jeremy Roussak · « **Reply #27 on:** May 15, 2014, 02:37:28 pm »

If you ask, and promise not to be prudish, I'll show you what he was looking at

Jeremy

RobbieV · « **Reply #28 on:** May 16, 2014, 05:37:48 pm »

Thanks! As usual, one of those times when you drive home from a hike with your eyes peeled and things happen right in front of you. Starting to get in the habit of always throwing the telezoom on for the drive home, just in case.

I agree that the birds need more prominance. I'm not sure how to without messing up the already strained pixels there. It's not the greatest lens, althought without it I wouldn't have got the photo at all.

Lux, I echo what others have said. That's a fine shot.

wolfnowl · « **Reply #29 on:** May 17, 2014, 01:29:11 am »

Quote from: kikashi on May 15, 2014, 02:37:28 pm

If you ask, and promise not to be prudish, I'll show you what he was looking at

I promise. Can't speak for anyone else's prudishness, however...

Mike.

Jeremy Roussak · « **Reply #30 on:** May 17, 2014, 02:03:27 pm »

Quote from: wolfnowl on May 17, 2014, 01:29:11 am

I promise. Can't speak for anyone else's prudishness, however...

I'll take you as representative, then.

Jeremy

Slobodan Blagojevic · « **Reply #31 on:** May 17, 2014, 02:17:15 pm »

Tsk-tsk, Jeremy, jeopardizing the forum decorum!

P.S. Come to think of it, a good advertising for Red Bull?

Alan Klein · « **Reply #32 on:** May 18, 2014, 04:02:13 pm »

Quote from: luxborealis on May 09, 2014, 09:53:22 pm

I'm a bit late to the party, but better late than never. I've been enjoying some work I did with various egret species in south Florida recently, for the same reasons as have been mentioned - beautiful in monochrome! Here is one of my favourites...

I like the parallel lines between the bill and foliage and the way the bird follows that line down the photo.

Alan Klein · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2014, 04:05:15 pm »

Here's my swan shot - I think it's better in color.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/alanklein2000/5165318223/in/set-72157625476289859

WalterEG · « **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2014, 08:07:32 pm »

I am enraptured by your swan shot Alan. I suspect that this baby does need colour — you're right.

Richowens · « **Reply #35 on:** May 18, 2014, 11:58:33 pm »

Great Egret, about 2006.

Richowens · « **Reply #36 on:** May 19, 2014, 12:00:57 am »

Mr. Heron looking for Mrs. Heron.

Alan Klein · « **Reply #37 on:** May 19, 2014, 09:47:12 am »

Walt: Thanks so much. Alan

Richowens · « **Reply #38 on:** May 20, 2014, 10:56:51 am »

Alan,
Thank you for posting your swan shot. I keep coming back to it and appreciating it more each time.

Well done.

Rich

Slobodan Blagojevic · « **Reply #39 on:** May 21, 2014, 02:51:02 pm »

... 'n' stuff (incidentally, what is that bird species?):

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